Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga

by T. W. Rhys Davids | 1881 | 137,074 words

The Cullavagga (part of the Vinaya collection) includes accounts of the First and Second Buddhist Councils as well as the establishment of the community of Buddhist nuns. The Cullavagga also elaborates on the etiquette and duties of Bhikkhus....

Cullavagga, Khandaka 3, Chapter 15

1. When he had undergone that probation, and while he was liable to the Mānatta, he committed an offence—the first Saṃghādisesa—which for five days he concealed.

He told, &c. . . . [all that happened, from chapter 1 3 downwards].

They told, &c.

'Let then the Saṃgha, O Bhikkhus, for that he when he had (&c., as in the first paragraph) throw Udāyi the Bhikkhu back to the commencement of his probationary term, and impose upon him an inclusive probation (for this and) for the former offence.

'Now thus, O Bhikkhus, [here follow two kammavācās, as in the last chapter. 1'

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